I'd have to imagine if he signed a 6-7 year deal, his number for the first year would be under the 8 million range.

That's what I was thinking as well, though to be honest I'm not expecting us to start negotiating with him right away. But with the things we're already planning to do nothing will surprise me at this point.

Aso to the Jets sounds like something of a pipe dream. He may want to go to a contender, but I really can't see them being able to pay him.

We've gone over in this very thread how they could. It is not a pipe dream, but a real possibility, especially if he's willing to take a bit less - which considering a) he already cashed in on a huge deal and b) he wants to play for the Jets - could happen.